Cabinet



Dec. 20, 1960 E. A. K; STANGER 2,965,429

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BY 2mm WW 15 M M Dec. 20, 1960 E. A. K. STANGER CABINET 2 Sheets-Sheet 2Filed Jan. 15, 1958 E v m E g m M w W United States Patent CABINET EddyA. K. Stanger, Clay-Caughdenoy Road, Brewerton, N.Y.

Filed Ian. 15, 1958, Ser. No. 709,136

2 Claims. (Cl. 312--252) This invention relates generally to cabinetsand more particularly to a novel construction in recessed or inbuilt aswell as mounted on die cast wall cabinets.

It is a principal object of this invention to provide a new and novelconstruction in die cast cabinets.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a new and novelcabinet construction for die cast cabinets which are intended to berecessed in a wall or mounted on a wall to provide easy access to theinner portion of the cabinet while not detracting from the room decor.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a cabinetconstruction which may be used for total concealment of its contents orfor display purposes with the inclusion of a lighting arrangement.

It is a still further object of this invention to provide a utilitycabinet which finds universal use in innumerable applications in thehome, ofiice, etc.

In accordance with the above stated objects, below are described variousembodiments incorporating the teachings of this invention. All of theembodiments include the use of an outer shell and an inner shellrotatably mounted therein. These shells are generally semicylindricaland are concentrically mounted. The inner shell carries shelves forsupporting various articles such as shaving supplies or lotion in thebathroom or soap, etc. in the kitchen. Various means are shown for therotatable connection between the two shells while others not shown willclearly fall within the teachings of this invention and be apparent toone skilled in the art.

These together with other objects and advantages which will becomesubsequently apparent reside in the details of construction andoperation as more fully hereinafter described and claimed, referencebeing had to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, whereinlike numerals refer to like parts throughout, and in which:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of this inventionshowing the cabinet inserted in a wall;

Figure 2 is a sectional view taken substantially along the plane 2-2 ofFigure 1;

Figure 3 is a sectional view taken substantially along the plane 3--3 ofFigure 1;

Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the inner shell of one embodimentof this invention;

Figure 5 is a fragmentary detail view of a means for rotatablyconnecting the shell;

Figure 6 is a perspective view of a further embodiment of thisinvention;

Figure 7 is a sectional view taken substantially along the plane 77 ofFigure 6;

Figure 8 is a fragmentary sectional view taken substantially along theplane 88 of Figure 7;

Figure 9 is a perspective view of another embodiment of this invention;

Figure 10 is a perspective view of the inner shell of the embodiment ofFigure 9; and

Figure 11 is a fragmentary sectional view of another means for rotatablyconnecting the shells.

With continuing reference to the drawings, the nuice meral 10 generallyrepresents the cabinet comprising this invention including an outersemi-cylindrical shell 12 adapted to be positioned within a recess 14 ina wall 16. Any suitable means may be used to maintain the outer shell 12within the insert 14. An inner shell 18 is likewise of asemi-cylindrical configuration. The inner shell 18 is of a lesser heightand a smaller diameter than the outer shell 12. The outer shell 12 has atop portion 20 and a bottom portion 22 thereon with a frame 24surrounding the area defined by the shell and adapted to fit flushagainst the wall 16. The inner shell 18 has a top portion 26 and abottom portion 28 which define the cabinet volume therebetween. Aplurality of shelves 30 and 32 are supported at right angles to thesemi-cylindrical surface of the inner shell. The shelves 30 and 32 aresolidly supported from the inner shell 18 and spaced from each other atany desired distance. A pair of apertures 34 and 36 are formed in thetop and bottom portions 26 and 28 of the inner shell 18.

The inner shell 18 is intended to be rotatably sup ported within theouter shell '12. Various means are available for this rotatable support.However, a preferred embodiment is shown in Figure 5 wherein a pin 38having a threaded head 40 with a kerf 42 thereon is threadedly engagedin a threaded aperture in outer shell 12. The pin 38 further carries ashaft portion 44 which fits through washer 46 and into the aperture 34or 36 of inner shell 18. It is to be noted that the utilization of thistype pin provides that the outer shell 12 has nothing protruding fromits bottom surface and it may fit flush in the recess 14 of wall 16. Thepins 38 are inserted in the top and bottom portions 20 and 22 of outershell 12 so that the shaft portions 44 oppose each other but may also beinserted through top and bottom portions 34 and 36 of the inner shell sothat the heads of the pins oppose each other. The inner shell 18rotatably fits between the shaft portions 44 in the recessed or inbuilttype fixture, while the inner shell 18 in the mounted or wall typefixture rotatably fits between the head portions 40. It will be apparentthen that the inner shell may be rotated relative to the fixed outershell 12.

A tab such as is shown at 48 is fixed on the outer portion of innershell 18 for imparting a tangential force thereto to allow relativerotation between the shells. Figure 6 reveals another embodimentincorporating the teachings of this invention wherein the outer shell 50though having a triangular outer cross-section has a semicylindricalinner cross-section. The outer shell 50 is particularly devised tosupport the inner shell in a corner between two walls as clearly shownin Figure 6. The top surface of the outer shell has thickening halfcircular extension 52. Though not shown in Figure 6 the bottom portionof the outer shell has an extension identical to extension 52. Betweenthe extensions 52 is supported an inner shell 18 similar to the shelldisclosed in the embodiment of Figure 1.

In order to aid the relative rotative movement between the shells audfor longer life and smoother dependable operation, a thrust ball bearingdisk 54 may be supported by the outer shell 50 between the outer shelland the inner shell 18. It should be apparent of course that this ballbearing disk 54 may likewise be included in all other embodiments ofthis invention.

Figure 9 shows a perspective view of still another embodiment of thisinvention wherein a portion of the outer shell is utilized as a soapdish. The inner shell 60 is virtually of the same configuration as theinner shell disclosed in the prior two embodiments. The outer shell hasbeen somewhat altered in design but the teachings of this invention areincorporated therein in an identical manner.

Figure' ll shows another' type of pin means to be utilizedin-conjunction with the rotatable-movement--between the inner and outershells. Whereas, the pin 44 utilized in the embodiment already describedis threaded and-therefore=removably installed, the pin "6 2' of*Figure11 is permanent-or non-removable. Th pin 62 includes a shaft-'"portion64aiid knurled portion 66." Theknurle'd portion is followed byja-tap'eredextension '68 Which 'acts' to crowd the 'metal of'outer shell 50 'aroundth'eknurl' asthe-pin"*-is permanentlydriven home. In alike'mann'er', theinner shell 18 *rotates' on the shaft portion s ov'er washer'70Thedevice finds-"obviou's-utility in many areas in the home; It providesa ccir'rvenient out-of the-way cabinet for storage and-accessibility ofmiscellaneous objects. In

operation; in order 'for-tlie user to gain access to thecabinet'a-couiiterclockwise force on the tab 48 of Figure 1 will niak'ethe' shlf sp ace available to the user. In order to close thecabinetsoas not to reveal the inner contents of the cabinet an'dso lessen theattractiveness of a room, -a-clockwis'e force may be applied to tab 48which will-rotate the=inner shell relative to'the fixed outer shell. Ofcourse'many other uses and variations may be apparent to one skilled inthe art. Furthermore, numerous materials could be utilized intheconstruction of this invention including numerous types of metals andplastics.

The -foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles ofthe invention. modifications and changes'will readily occur to thoseskilled in the art, it is not desired to limit'the invention to theexact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly,all suitable modifications and equivalents may-be resorted to, fallingwithinthe scope of the invention as claimed;

What is claimed as new is as follows:

1. A wall supported'cabinet construction comprising a Further, sincenumerous semi-cylindrical outer shell, means for mounting said outershell'onawall; said outer'shell including aflat top and bottom portion,a semi-cylindrical inner shell, said inner shell including a flat topand bottom portion, said inner shell being concentrically containedwithin said outer shell, superposed spaced horizontal shelves mounted insaid inner shell, a pair of pins, each of said pair of pins including'a" threaded portion and a shaft portion, apertures in thetop and bottomportion of said outer shell, each of said threaded portions beingthreadedly received in said "outer shell apertures, apertures in saidinner shell, said inner shell apertures receiving saidshaft-portidnterminating".insaid inner shell top and bottom portions forpermitting relative rota tion between the -"ir1'"n'er-"and outershellonthe shaft portions, said shelves remaining free from obstructions, andmeans carried by said inner shell for imparting a force thereto torotate the inner shell relative to the outer shell.

2. The combination of claim 1 including'a thrust ball bearing diskcarried by said outer shell between the" shells.

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